Drapery hardware



A. A. ALLEN DRAPERY HARDWARE Filed May 17, 1934 Jan. 29, 1935.

2 Sheets-Sheet 1 ATTORNEYS- Jan. 29,- 1935. A. A. ALLEN 1,989,257

DRAPERY HARDWARE w Fil'ed May 17, 1954 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR.

Patented Jan. 29, 1935 The main objects of this invention are:

First, to provide a flexible metal eyelet tape for draperies and "the like, which-is well adaptedfor a variety of uses, antl which can be conveniently conformed and secured-tosupports of 'v'a-.-

rious shapes and sizes.

:Second, .to provide .-a' device .015 .this character which can be used ionfthe "outside aswell as .on-

the inside of a supporting casing.

Third, to provide -a new article ;.of' manufacture .of this character, which is simple and ecothe purpose intended.

7 Further objects relating to details and eco'nfo niie's will appear. from thegdes'cription. Ajpre ferred embodiment of my invention'is illustrated in the accompanying drawingsinwhich'. v

Fig. 1 is afragmentary perspective view of a flexible metaleyelet tape'emb'odying the features of my invention. Y

Figz2 is-a fragmentary transverse section showing my tape secured to the front of a vertical support.

Fig. 3 is a similar view showing the device secured to the bottom of a horizontal support such as a shelf.

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary plan view showing how the tape is conformed for use with an angled support.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary plan showing the tape partially encircling a column.

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary perspective view of the tape bent at right angles to itself and vertically offset.

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary view in front elevation showing my drapery eyelet tape attached to the inner and outer sides of an arch.

Fig. 8 is a fragmentary view in front elevation of the tape connected to a horizontal support such as a shelf rod by means of a hanger.

Fig. 9 is a fragmentary view in front elevation of the device in use on an odd-shaped window or doorway.

Fig. 10 illustrates the tape in use in supporting valances and the like in a store window.

The parts will be identified by their numerals of reference which are the same in all the views.

having central eyelet openings 3 adjacent their apexes. The other flange consists of a longitudinal series of spaced rectangular projections 4 nomical in construction, .and very iefiective for having. centrall o ening-s 5 "a'djacent 'their miteredges. v

"Thetriangular andrectangular projections are of substantially the same length, and ar e ar-- ranged so that the-centers of one lie the same transv I te r s 'of the s'paces-betwee a aoentproj'ections. of the other. Thus; the devf can be 'b'ent' iand conformed-into an -alrnostu I different apes. Therectangulart-project ns 4 are primarily providedby me for securing Y the tape to the supporting member. -Holes ar 'eitfor attachment by sc'r'ew ornaili e projections 2 with eyelet -"hole's-3 are used ais hang openings 3 receive the hooks or pins of the d-iffaper-ies dr curtains. f v 1 "'InFig'i 2, 6is-'a supporting w in'dovl or door' casing and s'crew securing hen. 4 '8 isa supporting ;mer n r a easmggby -ueviee 1 b'ei-n'g'= secured to irmeror under side thereof by the screw 7. In this case, the projections 2 depend in the manner illustrated.

Referring to Fig. 4, 9 is an angular supporting member to which my curtain or drapery supporting tape 1 is secured. It is bent so as to conform to the shape of the supporting member as shown. In this connection, it should be noted that the openings 5 in the projection 4 are in the bending area and facilitate the bending.

In Fig. 5, 10 is around columnar post encircled by my device, the device being secured to the post by means of the screws 7. v I

In Fig. 6, I show my device bent at substantially right angles to itself, one portion ll-thereof being vertically offset relative to the other portion 12. This is very desirable in some installations.

In Fig. 7, 13 is an arch having my flexible metal tape secured to the inner side 14 thereof, and to the front- 15 thereof adjacent the upper edge of the arch. In this case, the projections 2 of the inner strip extend inwardly, whereas the corresponding projections of the outer strip extend forwardly.

In Fig. 8, 17, 1'7 are rod hangers which support my tape 1 in spaced relation beneath the horizontal support 6.

Fig. 9 illustrates the use of my device on an odd-shaped window or doorway 18, the device being secured to the inner side of the frame.

In Fig. 10, 21 is the top of a store window having my tape 1 secured to the lower side thereof.

Another important use of my device is on the 2; inside of a cornice. Various other uses will readily suggest themselves as the occasions arise. It is believed that suflicient uses have been shown to illustrate the adaptability of my tape.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A device of the character set forth, comprising aflexible angle memberof sheet metal having .flanges disposed at right angles to each other, one of said flanges consisting of a longitudinal series of spaced triangular projections having central openings adjacent their apexes, and the other flange consisting of a longitudinal series of spaced rectangular projections having central openings adjacent their outer edges, the triangular and rectangular projections being of substantially the same length and being arranged so that the centers of the projections of.; ,one, series lie in the same transverse planes as the centersof the spaces :between adjacent projections of the other. ,7

A deviceof the character set forth, comprisingan angle member havingflangesdisposed at rightiangles toeach other, one of saidflanges consisting of a longitudinal series of spaced projections,havingcentralopenings, and the other flange consisting of;a 1ongitudinal series of spaced, rectangular projections. havingcentral openings adjacent their outer edges the projections being ofv substantially the samelength and being arranged; so that; thecenters of the projections of one series he in the same transverse planes as the centers oi the spaces between adjacent projectionsof the other. i .2 r v7 3. A device of the character set forth, comprising an.- angle member of bendable material having; flanges each consisting of a longitudinal series of spaced projections having central openings adjacent theirouter edges, theprojections being of .1 substantially .the same length and being i, ar-

ranged so that the centers of the projections of one series lie in the same transverse planes as the centers of the spaces between adjacent projections of the other.

4. A device of the character set forth, comprising an angle member of bendable material having flanges each consisting of a longitudinal series of spaced projections, the projections being of substantially the same length and being arranged so that the centers of thef'projections of one series lie in the same transverse planes as the centersof the spaces between adjacent projections of the other.

-5 A'device of the character set forth, comprisof spaced projections, the projections being arranged so that the centers of the projections of one series lie in the same transverse planes as 'the"cent'e'rs of the spaces between adjacent proj t sq -th got e i i ,6. A device of the character set forth, comprising an angle member of sheet metal having flanges disposed at right angles; to each other, .one of said flanges consisting of a longitudinal series of spaced triangular projections, :and the other flange consisting of-a longitudinalseries of spaced rectangular projections, the triangular and rectangular projections being of substantially the same length and being arranged so that the centers of the projections of one series lie in the same transverse planes as the centers of the spaces between adjacent projections of the other. .7. A device of the character set forth, comprising an angle member having flanges, one of said flanges consisting of a longitudinal series of spaced triangular projections, and the other flange consisting of alongitudinal series of spaced-ree tangular projections. r

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